What is Diabetes Ketoacidosis

Our animated video covers one of the most important complications of diabetes: diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis results from an effective absence of insulin's action in the body. It is a dangerous and often life-threatening condition that requires medical attention. To understand how this happens in diabetics it is important to recognize the the actions of the liver, pancreas and the body's hormone system. We use animation to tackle this complicated subject. Understanding why DKA happens is an essential part of diabetic education for any patient with Type 1, and even Type 2 diabetes. Written by endocrinologist Dr. Christopher Palmeiro D.O. MSc., and directed by Doctablet.